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George Fox in Barbados: With the Complete Text of the Letter to the Governor of Barbados
'Shortly after his wife's release from prison in 1671, George Fox was drawn to travel to the New World. He was then 47 years old. Barbados was his first port of call, before going on to Jamaica, and then the American mainland.' First published for the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the UK, this is an account of Quaker founder George Fox's trip to Barbados in 1671, together with the complete text of his famous Letter to the Governor of Barbados.
48 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 2013
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March 11, 2014
The Barbados letter is a somewhat contentious piece of Quaker history, and one that I had previously not encountered.
Simon Webb has written a well argued, clearly explained account of its history, and the controversies surrounding it. The book includes the full text of the letter and, as always, a thorough bibliography for those who want to investigate further.
A fascinating volume, and very readable.
Simon Webb has written a well argued, clearly explained account of its history, and the controversies surrounding it. The book includes the full text of the letter and, as always, a thorough bibliography for those who want to investigate further.
A fascinating volume, and very readable.
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